Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Week of November 17

Songs of the Week
8th: Halleluia B-C
7th: Amazing Grace ending starting at 4/4 time
6th: Lightly Row, both parts on page 25

Assignments:

6th Grade
TURN IN YOUR PRACTICE CARDS! THEY AFFECT YOUR GRADE!
Ode to Joy Quiz on Friday
Review pg 23-24
Learning pg 25
Review note names and rhythms

7th Grade
TURN IN YOUR PRACTICE CARDS! THEY AFFECT YOUR GRADE!
Purple Book pgs 28-31, review
Danza - review key signature and practice LOW FIRST FINGERS!
Amazing Grace - check counting at end
Castle Lore - violins, finish learning notes
Ensemble piece - finish learning notes and rhythms

8th Grade
TURN IN YOUR PRACTICE CARDS! THEY AFFECT YOUR GRADE!
C Minor Scale in Green Book
Halleluia quiz from B-C on Monday
Trepak 61-end
Tumblers at P-end
Review all other songs

EXTRA CREDIT:
Who is this week's featured soloist with the Indianapolis Symphony? What instrument does she play? What piece will she be performing? (Spell the composer's name correctly!) Turn in your answer to the practice card box by Tuesday, November 25.
You may earn additional extra credit by attending the concert and writing a one page review of the concert. Also this weekend: Hansel and Gretel opera at Clowes Hall on Friday night and Sunday afternoon; North Central High School production of Aida on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. All good for extra credit with program and one page write-up.